Berakhah
In Judaism, a berakhah or bracha (Hebrew: ברכה; plural ברכות, berakhot; related to the word "Baruch") is a blessing, usually recited at a specific moment during a ceremony or other activity. Berakhot typically start with the words Barukh attah, Adonai Eloheinu, melekh ha-olam, ... ("Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, ...").
One who hears another recite a berakhah answers with amen; but one who is engaged in prayer may at certain points be forbidden from other speech, including responding amen. With few exceptions, one does not respond amen to his or her own berakha, although other prayers—such as the kaddish—include "amen" in their text.
The name also appears in the name of the Valley of Beracah ("Valley of Blessings")
See also
- List of Jewish prayers and blessings
- Barakah (Islam; Arabic version)
- Baruch
External links
- Your Complete Guide to Brochos
- Entry on "benedictions" in the Jewish Encyclopedia.
- A comprehensive guide to Brochos"
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